Detectorists recommissioned for second series by BBC4

Detectoirsts is written, directed by and stars Mackenzie Crook, and co-stars Toby Jones.

BBC Four said it had received the highest ever viewing figures for a new comedy. The comedy launched last month to an audience of 650,000 and a 4% share.

Crook said: “I couldn't be happier with how Detectorists has gone down and the response it has got from audiences. The opportunity to meet these characters again and tell some more of their stories is very exciting.”